Respite Care in Streator, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Streator, IL: the local picture

2,679

residents 65 or older (22% of Streator)

58%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in LaSalle County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Streator ZIP codes

Most older adults in Streator live with someone: 58% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 947 Streator residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in LaSalle County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Streator ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Streator compared with LaSalle County and Illinois

Census figure	Streator	LaSalle County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.6%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,825	$52,903	—

Older residents in towns around Streator

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marseilles, IL	13 mi	813	43%
Ottawa, IL	16 mi	3,024	37%
Oglesby, IL	17 mi	669	30%
Pontiac, IL	19 mi	2,404	32%
LaSalle, IL	20 mi	1,797	35%
Dwight, IL	21 mi	766	34%

Hospices serving Streator

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Peru, IL	21 mi	(815) 220-0021
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region	Bloomington, IL	46 mi	(309) 451-5925
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	52 mi	(815) 740-4104
Compassus-Chicago	Dekalb, IL	54 mi	(815) 220-1390
Transitions Hospice, LLC	Elk Grove Village, IL	75 mi	(847) 515-1505

Nursing homes near Streator (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arc At Streator	Streator, IL	1.0 mi	3 of 5	130	(815) 672-4516
Parker Nursing & Rehab Center	Streator, IL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(815) 672-2600
Pleasant View Luther Home	Ottawa, IL	14 mi	4 of 5	90	(815) 434-1130
Pavilion Of Ottawa	Ottawa, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	135	(815) 434-7144

Straight-line miles from the center of Streator. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Streator

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,735 monthly median income of Streator households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Streator: common questions

Which hospices serve Streator?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Streator ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Osf Hospice - Eastern Region, Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care.

How much does respite care cost in Streator?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,735 monthly median income of Streator households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Streator. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Illinois.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Streator, IL